Chapter 5: Mental and Emotional Problems Unit 2: Mental and Emotional Health

Learn about anxiety and depression being treatable mental health problems Gain an understanding of mental health disorders and build empathy Grasp how professional intervention and support from friends and family can often help prevent suicide Discuss ways mental health professional and related agencies provide treatment and support for people with mental health problems. Objectives

Dealing with Anxiety and Depression Lesson one

Understanding Anxiety Occasional anxiety is a normal, manageable reaction to many short-term, stressful situations Anxiety: the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Upcoming class presentation Anxiety can feel like: Worry Insecurity Fear Self-consciousness Panic

Understanding Depression Depression: Prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness May require medical help 11% of teens display signs of depression—one of the most common mental health concerns among teens Major depression: intense and can last for weeks or months Mild depression: less severe symptoms, but can last for years Adjustment disorder: a reaction to a specific life event Reaching closure after grieving Understanding Depression

Warning Signs of Depression Five or more of these symptoms that last for two or more weeks: Lasting sadness or irritable mood Loss of interest in activities Change in appetite or body weight Trouble sleeping or oversleeping Restlessness or irritability Loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt Difficulty concentrating or making decisions Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide Feeling hopeless Warning Signs of Depression

Cause of Effects of Depression Causes: Physical, Psychological, or social Medical condition or illness Symptoms: Changes in thinking: Changes in feeling: Apathy: Changes in behavior: Cause of Effects of Depression

Getting Help Depression is a treatable illness. Health professionals can develop a plan to treat depression that may include taking medication, making changes in the home or school environment, or counseling. Treating depression takes time, persistence, and patience Getting Help

Mental Disorders Lesson 2

Understanding Mental Disorders Almost 57.7 billion people in the U.S. are affected by some form of mental disorder. Mental disorder: an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, productive life. 1 in 4 Americans and many do not seek treatment Stigma: a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others. Mental conditions ARE medical conditions Understanding Mental Disorders

Types of Mental Disorders Anxiety Disorders: Phobia: A strong, irrational fear of something specific, such as heights or social situations Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Persistent thoughts fears, or urges (obsessions) leading to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors (compulsions).   Panic Disorder: Attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of terror PTSD: Condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event.   GAD: Exaggerated worry and tension for no reason Types of Mental Disorders

Types of Mental Disorders Impulse Control Disorders: Kleptomania: unplanned theft of objects Cutting: repetitive cutting on parts of the body that can be hidden Pyromania: Setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension Excessive Gambling: Continuing to gamble despite heavy losses Compulsive shopping: Spending money on items that you can't afford and don't need Types of Mental Disorders

Types of Mental Disorders Eating Disorders: Commonly occur during the teen years—can lead to unhealthful weight loss and even death Mood Disorders: An illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living Depression Bipolar disorder Types of Mental Disorders

Types of Mental Disorders Conduct disorder: patterns of behaviors in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated Stealing, violence, vandalism Schizophrenia: person loses contact with reality Delusions, hallucinations, and though disorders Personality Disorders: Types of Mental Disorders

Suicide Prevention Lesson 3

Certain risk factors increase thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts Alienation: Suicide: _____leading cause for teens ages 12-19. The Facts

More than ____% are suffering from depression or another mental disorder, or have a history of abusing alcohol or other drugs Cluster Suicides: series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community Account for 5% Risk Factors

Warning Signs Direct Statements such as Ï wish I were dead." Indirect statements such as Ï can't take it anymore." Writing poems, songs, lyrics, or diary entries about death Direct or indirect suicide threats Unusual obsession with death Withdrawal from friends Dramatic changes in personality Impulsive, irrational, or unusual behavior Negative self-evaluation Decrease in schoolwork or activities Giving away personal belongings Warning Signs

How YOU Can Help Initiate a meaningful conversation Show support and ask questions Try to persuade the person to seek help

Getting Help Lesson 4

When is Help Needed? Feeling trapped or worrying all the time Feelings that affect sleep, eating habits, schoolwork, job performance, or relationships Becoming involved with alcohol or other drugs Becoming increasingly aggressive, violent, or reckless When is Help Needed?

Overcoming Hesitation Asking for help is a sign of inner strength. It shows responsibility for one's own health. Serious disorders, compulsions, and addictions, are complex and require professional intervention Sharing your thoughts with an objective, helpful individual can be a great relief. Financial help to pay for care may be available. Overcoming Hesitation

Where do I go? Counselor: School Psychologist: a professional who specializes in the assessment of learning, emotional, and behavioral problems of schoolchildren Psychiatrist: Neurologist: Clinical Psychologist: a professional who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavior disorders with counseling. Psychiatric social worker: a professional who provides guidance and treatment for emotional problems in a hospital, mental health clinic, or family service agency Where do I go?

________________: an ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional—designed to find the cause of the problem Behavior therapy: a treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements Cognitive therapy: a treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive. Treatment Methods

Treatment Methods Family Therapy: __________________: treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor. Drug therapy: the use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder. Treatment Methods

Bronson, Mary H., Florida Health, McGraw-Hill, 2015 Reference